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Gender-bending buddy film gets 4K restoration for 25th anniversary
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· June 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the film and its re-release are available from the Washington Blade, which reported on the 25th anniversary restoration of the movie, titled "By Hook or By Crook".
A film from 25 years ago is being re-released in 4K restoration to mark its anniversary. The movie tells the story of two gender-nonconforming friends who go on a crime spree against the establishment. The film was originally shot in low-tech Mini-DV format, a DIY independent effort.
Its radical theme was likely even more shocking when it was first released. Further details about the film and its re-release are available from the Washington Blade, which reported on the 25th anniversary restoration of the movie, titled "By Hook or By Crook".
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Category: rights Published: June 12, 2026 Source: Washington Blade Reading time: 1 min
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